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BC Safety Authority issues Safety Order related to electrical equipment located in sawmills
The BC Safety Authority (BCSA) today issued a... Read More
Proposed fee increases for 2012-2014
The BC Safety Authority is inviting feedback on a proposed weighted increase of 3% each year... Read More
BC Safety Authority takes 195 enforcement actions in 2011
A total of 195 enforcement actions were taken by the BC Safety Authority (BCSA) against... Read More
Penticton Office Closure: March 28-April 17
The Penticton Office (located at: 1101 Main Street, Suite 2, Penticton, BC) will be closed on... Read More
2011 Incident Report – Babine Forest Products
The BC Safety Authority has made public this... Read More
Looking for your BCSA Safety Officer?
BC Safety Authority safety officers are ready to provide safety services in technologies that... Read More
Vernon office closure on Dec. 19th
The Vernon office (currently located at 3201 30th Street) will be CLOSED on Monday December 19th... Read More
6 monetary penalties imposed from July to September 2011
The Electrical Safety Manager and the Gas Safety Manager each imposed 3 monetary penalties to 6... Read More
Temporary disruption in Licencing & Certification service for clients
The BCSA system is now back online to serve you! Please note the... Read More
Improving services to our clients
Aiming for client service excellence and technical safety improvements, CEO Catherine Roome has... Read More
BCSA selects exemplar clients for Alternative Safety Approaches Program
Spectra Energy and Superior Propane have been selected as exemplar clients for the... Read More
BCSA Enforcement at work: 47 actions taken in the second quarter
The BC Safety Authority took 47 enforcement actions against companies and individuals who did... Read More
2011 Annual Public Meeting materials available
Do you want to find out how British Columbia’s safety system is doing? The BCSA’s Annual Public... Read More
New Call Centre service hours
Effective July 04, 2011, the new service hours will be:
- 8:00 AM to 5... Read More
51 Enforcements Issued from January 1 to April 30, 2011
The BC Safety Authority (BCSA) took 51 enforcement actions against contractors, equipment owners... Read More
Planning on digging up a gas line this weekend?
Keep yourself and your family safe while digging. From deck building to tree planting, when it... Read More
Office Closure on April 22 & 25
All BC Safety Authority offices will be closed on:
- Friday April 22 - all day
- ... Read More
If it came down to you versus train, who do you think would win?
Every year, accidents and injuries can easily be avoided if those riding commuter trains like... Read More
Do it right and stay safe, says new CEO
“My vision is that everyone would be a willing participant in the safety system to effect change... Read More
192 Enforcement Actions Taken in 2010
A total of 192 enforcement actions were taken by the BC Safety Authority (BCSA) against... Read More
Electrical Fires are Preventable
Fire-related incidents account for more than 70% of the total electrical incidents investigated... Read More
Potential Carbon Monoxide Hazards in your Home
To reduce your risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, ensure the following appliances are... Read More
Avoid Dangers of Exposed Electrical Equipment & Gas Appliances
Electrical and Gas Safety Tips for When Waters are Rising.
Heavy rainfall... Read More
Keep your Gas Meter Clear of Snow and Ice
The BC Safety Authority (BCSA) reminds homeowners to take care of their gas meters.
... Read More